Records - The Good Kind — Local services in Vernon

Very average place. I'm guessing it's run by one guy, which is understandable and the main reason im not giving lower stars. Place was very messy and smelled very heavily of cigars (there's a cigar shop next door but if it was my business I would do something to try and cover that smell). Sold and bought records here. I got very much lowballed on the records I sold and was only offered store credit, but considering I just wanted to get rid of some records taking up space, I don't care too much. Just know that this is more so a quick flip for records and not a good way to actually sell them. Anything you want a good price for, sell on discogs. Now the buying experience was alot more important to me since I could've gotten a penny for each record and not really cared. I bought about 8 records and the prices were slightly above market, which is again understandable considering its a small business. The real issue I have is that nothing is play tested or cleaned. They have a test player set up but I was in a bit of a rush and even with 8 records, it's alot of time to playtest when you are looking to buy them and go. It looks like they are not testing or cleaning, yet are pricing at slightly above market for VG+. Most reputable places only sell VG or above unless it specifically says on the record. I would say half of the ones I got were VG and the other half were poor. Most of the records were bargin bin, but I paid $25 for one in particular that I've been looking for, and was very disappointed that it plays so poorly. I could've gotten that one for $20 online in VG+, but I would've gladly paid $30 for a VG just to support a local store. My big recommendation would be to put untested/uncleaned stuff in the bargain bins (I understand one guy can't test and clean everything that comes in) and the high priced stuff ($20+) should all be ultra sonic cleaned and tested or automatically price it at the market price for G instead of VG+. Also please fix that smell. It was pretty overbearing. I would not shop here again in the near future, but will probably check in a year or so to see if they have...

Of the four area record stores I visited today, this was by far the best. Walked out of there with some real gems and some quirky finds, like a French pressing of Lene Lovich's Stateless for $5 and a UK press of a Siouxsie and the banshees Lp. I'm an 80s/new wave junkie and I found a lot to grab but there is plenty of classic rock and many bins of $3 LPs. Records all seem to be in excellent shape for the most part too, it's a nicely curated selection with not much junk. And, as mentioned the used vinyl has a lot of character to it, it's not just the usual run of the mill dad rock. (I do like classic rock, and they do have it, I snagged a Deep Purple album). Owner ( I assume he's the owner) seems like a nice guy. There is a turntable listening station. Small sections of jazz, country, soul, etc. I didn't see much reggae or hip hop, or metal, but I could have missed it. Walked out with about 12-13 lps and was positively giddy...

I used to bring my grandfather out to eat over at the deli nearby and always wanted to stop in, but he wasn't a record guy and after eating just wanted to get back home so I never had the chance 'till today. Popped in quick and the selection of vinyl made me wish I had at least an hour to look around cuz the browsing I did get to do had me finding all sorts of gems. They have a killer selection of genres and I found a live Townes Van Zandt album that I'd seen at another store in LA for more money and in worse condition! This place is the real deal. The owner / curators / employees put their heart into this shop and it shows. Worth the trip from Longmeadow, MA and I'll...